It was once known as "the place where Noah left his Ark": 1,500 square miles of lush floodplains in central Mozambique, packed with wild animals. But 15 years of civil war has taken a heavy toll-and many species have been almost completely wiped out. Journey with National Geographic to Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park and discover what is being done to bring this African oasis back to its former glory.moreless

Deep in Indonesia, motion-activated cameras have recorded two critically endangered Javan rhinoceroses with their calves. Though the footage is 'great news,' only 40 individuals remain -- with none in captivity, conservationists say.

National Geographic magazine continues a yearlong series examining the specific challenges and solutions we face as the worldwide population reaches 7 billion people in 2011 with a March story looking at humans' massive impact on the planet. Also in the March issue is 'The Surprising Face of Seven Billion,' a poster showing a composite face of the world's most typical person. Other stories will follow throughout 2011.moreless

Not many former NFL cheerleaders have survived a plane crash, slept in jungles teeming with poisonous snakes, swum with hungry great white sharks, rappelled down a 14,000-foot sinkhole in search of frogs, and been charged by an angry silverback gorilla. But then, Mireya Mayor is not your typical ex-NFL cheerleader.

Is life too loud? Learn to harness and master the incredible power of silence. After witnessing the devastating effects of a 1971 oil spill, John Francis embarked on a period of reflection that stretched into 17 years of self-imposed silence and 22 years of walking.

Egyptian officials -- who earlier reported that no artifacts were stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo during a looting attempt last month -- now say several items are missing from the museum, including some depicting King Tut.

Restoration work is under way for antiquities damaged during a looting attempt at Cairo's Egyptian Museum in late January. Museum officials say very little was damaged and that nothing was destroyed or stolen from the museum.

This film is about sparking the flame and watching the world's best athletes blast off. Once again, TGR's crew of athletes and cinematographers have raised the bar with some of the ski world's most jaw-dropping footage. Follow the crew as they discover the previously unskied big-mountain playground of Petersburg, Alaska; enjoy epic powder play at Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and tear up the park at Stevens Pass, Washington.moreless

Renowned kayaker Steve Fisher brings together a crew of big-water pros to experience the force of Africa's mighty Zambezi River. Steeped in the brotherhood of kayaking, the team runs head-on into two missions: taking on some of the most radical rapids ever recorded and helping a Zambian community face up to the river spirits that control their destiny.moreless

In November 2008, Swiss climber Nina Caprez and nine Frenchmen travel to explore a new climbing spot in Argentina. Nested at 4,200 meters of elevation under the Tuzgle volcano, this altiplano is littered with an unexplored wonderland of boulders and crags. As days fly by, the group realizes that the true value of its discoveries is way beyond its expectations.moreless

The Storming is a visual snowboarding quest, born out of the desire to progress the limitations of the action-sport film genre. This cast of riders is dedicated to pushing the level of the sport in all aspects, from heart-stopping, big-mountain riding to ground-breaking freestyle.

A crew of eco-minded, risk-loving snowboarders is putting the sweat, toil, and raw adventure back into their sport by foregoing helicopter assistance and accepting the risks and hard work to find the ultimate reward. A crew of eco-minded, risk-loving snowboarders is putting the sweat, toil, and raw adventure back into their sport by foregoing helicopter assistance and accepting the risks and hard work to find the ultimate reward.moreless

Scientists are perfecting a naturally based substance that will act like a laundry detergent in oil spills to prevent the oil from sticking to bird feathers. The substance is currently in the testing phase, which is funded by the National Science Foundation.

On March 16, 2011, the MV Oliva, a freighter carrying soybeans from Brazil to Singapore, ran aground at Nightingale Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Fuel from the ship spilled into the water and onto the shore, and the local population of endangered northern rockhopper penguins came in contact with the oil. National Geographic Expeditions' contributor Andrew Evans arrived March 23rd, and filmed what he saw.moreless

You're at the head of a trail you have never ridden before. With a knowing look, a friend turns to you and says, 'Just follow me!' Whoever says it makes a pretty big difference for what lies ahead. Whether it's a good idea or not, we almost always drop in. From sending giant step-downs to high-speed trails, it's always better to share the ride.moreless

For most of the last six years, Renan Ozturk has been a traveling vagabond following his passion for rock climbing. This existence involved sleeping outside in wild places, hitching rides, living on little, draining his bank account, and diving in the odd dumpster looking for 'gourmet' food. Now a little more domesticated, Ozturk shows us he is still living his dream, every day.moreless

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